Amanpour How Long Can Ukraine Hold Out?
Nov 11, 2025
Cedric Clayton, a military analyst, shares insights on the crucial role of Pokrovsk and Ukrainian innovation in warfare. Christopher Lockyer, Secretary General of Médecins Sans Frontières, discusses the humanitarian crisis in eastern Ukraine, highlighting the strains on healthcare and the psychological toll on civilians. Filmmaker Hassan Hadi explores his film about life in 1990s Iraq, focusing on authenticity and the human cost of sanctions. Former Navy SEAL Marcus Capone addresses the challenges of PTSD and the promise of psychedelic therapy for veterans.
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Why Pokrovsk Matters
- Pokrovsk is strategically vital because it links Donbas to central Ukraine and anchors Ukrainian fortifications.
- Its fall would weaken logistics and put nearby defenses at greater risk, prolonging the conflict dynamic.
Innovation Versus Mass Creates Stalemate
- Ukraine offsets manpower shortages with drone warfare, AI and electronic warfare innovations.
- Those innovations produce a stalemate because Russia matches capabilities while using massed manpower.
Support Will Decide The Outcome
- Russia counts on alliances and imported tech (e.g., Iranian drones, North Korean manpower) to shift momentum.
- Ukraine's survival hinges on the level and speed of Western support, which remains uncertain.
